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AFFF spreading properties at elevated temperatures

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The authors calculated spreading coefficients for aqueous film forming foams and hydrocarbon fuels from surface and interfacial tensions measurements made over a temperature range from 20° C to 90° C.

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  1. Chemistry Division, Research Department, Naval Weapons Center, 93555, China Lake, CA

    Alan L. Woodman, Herbert P. Richter, Arnold Adicoff & Alvin S. Gordon

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Woodman, A.L., Richter, H.P., Adicoff, A. et al. AFFF spreading properties at elevated temperatures. Fire Technol 14, 265–272 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01998385

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